Shreveport, LA
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Licensed Practical Nurse
$23-$25/hr – Direct Hire
83932-abw
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical environment.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
1. Nursing duties- Assesses patient according to medical complaints, takes vital signs, medication history, allergies, administers injections, oral medication, enemas, and performs venipunctures. Assist physicians in physical exams as needed. Receives and responds to incoming telephone calls. Ensures that clinical documentation is clear, concise and complete. Scheduling and canceling appointments, confidential handling of medical records, reporting messages to physicians.
2. Patient education- instructs patients and/or family members as directed by physicians in preparation for procedures, taking of medications and treatments. Makes decisions and judgments on phone calls and advises patients according to practice guidelines. Use written patient education material and videos when appropriate.
3. Departmental duties- Cleaning and stocking exam rooms, ordering supplies, assisting in training of new personnel, maintains work area in neat and organized manner. Maintain good hygiene with proper uniform and shoes per practice guidelines. Maintain patient confidentiality. Perform related work as required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Full range of body motion required to include occasional handling and lifting of patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Working under stressful conditions and working irregular hours. Potential for exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids
Full Benefits package.